Geotechnical Senior Project Engineer

ECS Group of Companies; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Limited in Knoxville is seeking a Geotechnical Senior Project Engineer to manage key client projects, provide technical oversight, ensure quality control, and mentor junior staff. You will lead project execution, develop scopes and plans, and supervise field exploration and data interpretation.

The role requires 5+ years in geotechnical engineering, a PE license, strong leadership and communication, and experience guiding engineering teams; an MS is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of geotechnical engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge of geotechnical principles and design.
• Excellent project management and communication abilities.
• Experience leading and developing engineering teams.
• Familiarity with industry standards and safety regulations.
• Business development experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full lifecycle of geotechnical projects from inception to completion.
• Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules, and plans.
• Perform geotechnical analyses and engineering calculations.
• Supervise field exploration and interpret geotechnical data.
• Review designs, drawings, plans, and specifications for technical accuracy.
• Mentor junior engineers and project managers.
• Support business development through client engagement and community involvement.
• Promote company values and maintain high employee engagement.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Industry standards & safety

Business development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Geological Engineering or Geology

Professional Engineer (PE) license

MS in Civil/Geological Engineering

Job description

ECS Limited is seeking an experienced Geotechnical Senior Project Engineer to manage key client projects in our Knoxville office. In this role, you will lead project execution, provide technical oversight, ensure quality control, and mentor junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full lifecycle of geotechnical engineering projects.
• Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules, and plans.
• Perform geotechnical analysis and engineering calculations.
• Supervise field exploration programs and interpret geotechnical data from boring layouts, utility clearances, and laboratory tests.
• Perform technical review of engineering designs, drawings, plans, and specifications.
• Provide coaching and guidance to junior engineers and project managers.
• Assist with business development efforts through community involvement and client engagement.
• Promote company values, positive culture, and high employee engagement.

Required Experience & Skills

• 5+ years of experience in geotechnical engineering.
• Strong technical aptitude and knowledge of geotechnical principles.
• Excellent project management and communication skills.
• Experience leading and developing engineering teams.
• Knowledge of industry standards and safety regulations.
• Business development experience.

Required Education & Certifications

• BS in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geology, or similar.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) required.

Preferred Education & Certifications

• MS in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geology, or similar.

ECS Group of Companies (ECS) was founded in 1988 with the goal to raise the standards of professional engineering consulting. Today, we are a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental and building science + infrastructure consulting services. We are employee-owned with more than 3,200 employees in 125 offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is currently ranked #60 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2026), #148 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2025) and #38 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (June 2026). For additional information about ECS, visit: www.ecslimited.com.

ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more, click here.